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Core Heavyweight Balaclava Reviews

Nate P.

Verified Buyer

You get what you pay for…

Are there cheaper options ? Yes. But they just dont compare to the quality that company produces. Great hunting apparel.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: OSFA

Apr 19, 2026

Quinn B.

Verified Buyer

Awesome product. Well worth the

Awesome product. Well worth the money.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 30, 2025

Emily D.

Verified Buyer

Core Heavyweight Balaclava

Very warm and keeps the cold snow/wind off your face.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 28, 2025

John G.

Verified Buyer

This Balaclava was great during

This Balaclava was great during this year’s rifle season. It didn’t obstruct my field of vision and kept me warm.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 21, 2025

Justin G.

Verified Buyer

Great tool in the late season

This is a great thing to keep in your pack it ties everything together and is super warm.

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 20, 2025

Mike P.

Verified Buyer

Balaclava

I sat in a tree in Northern Michigan and 34° windy conditions for 10 hours and this helps keep me warm. I give it a strong recommendation.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 17, 2025

Craig P.

Verified Buyer

Core heavyweight

Runs a little big around the face

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs big

Nov 15, 2025

Cody T.

Verified Buyer

Thy are really small

Thy are really small

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs small

Nov 15, 2025

Kong M.

Verified Buyer

Warm

Nice and warm

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 14, 2025

Hoyt B.

Verified Buyer

Very light and warm

great product! Keeps my face warm even of cold windy days! Highly Recommend!

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Nov 12, 2025

John W.

Verified Buyer

Perfect fit

Fits nicely to face and very warm

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 6, 2025

Nathaniel C.

Verified Buyer

Balaclava

Fits great, extra warm.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 5, 2025

James J.

Verified Buyer

Solid

Solid

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 4, 2025

Andrew E.

Verified Buyer

Good Fit.

Fits great. Wish it was merino wool material. Cold on face when damp

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 1, 2025

Frank V.

Verified Buyer

Not for small heads

It says one size first all, but I have a small head (7 1/8) it's a little big. I'll just wear it over a ball cap.

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs big

Oct 13, 2025

Evan M.

Verified Buyer

Perfect

Perfect for colder temps to keep the head well insulated!

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Oct 13, 2025

Lyle P.

Verified Buyer

Great fit

Comfortable

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Oct 10, 2025

BRET H.

Verified Buyer

Happy!

fits great!

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Oct 4, 2025

GRANT G.

Verified Buyer

Amazing

Great product best gear brand out!

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 19, 2025

Sam L.

Verified Buyer

Facemask

Fits nice and comfortable, easy enough to put a hat over it. very happy with it

Military & Veterans

Fit: True to size

Sep 2, 2025

Landry B.

Verified Buyer

Heavyweight

Awesome. Very warm

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 28, 2025

John F.

Verified Buyer

Awesome head cover!

Nice fit!

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 24, 2025

Jeff S.

Verified Buyer

Looking Forward To Using This

It is not cold enough to use it right now however, all of my hunting gear is from Sitka and it is great gear

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 10, 2025

Eli S.

Verified Buyer

Bow hunting

Love it, fits great

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 8, 2025

Thomas W.

Verified Buyer

Great fit.

Good fit,tight to face. Works well.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 25, 2025

Gregory W.

Verified Buyer

Must have

Cold protection

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 18, 2025

Tony S.

Verified Buyer

LOVE IT

A+++

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jun 18, 2025

Longin K.

Verified Buyer

Core

Another favorite

Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 10, 2025

Michael L.

Verified Buyer

They will never see me

Very stealthy. Perfect fit.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 8, 2025

Davis K.

Verified Buyer

It’s great

It fit good and long lasting good in the cold weather

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

May 6, 2025

John I.

Verified Buyer

Balaclava

Warm

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Apr 4, 2025

Dennis B.

Verified Buyer

Worth the money

love the product

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 24, 2025

Kyle B.

Verified Buyer

Heavyweight Balaclava

Good warm mask. I hope it comes out in optifade cover.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Feb 20, 2025

Dawn C.

Verified Buyer

Heavyweight wins the prize

I wear this balaclava in strong northeasterly winds and it keeps my head warm during the coldest duck hunts!

Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 100 lbs - 130lbs

Fit: True to size

Feb 20, 2025

Adam A.

Verified Buyer

Balaclava review

Works great

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Feb 17, 2025

Edward E.

Verified Buyer

Great balaclava

Very warm

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Feb 6, 2025

Jedidiah A.

Verified Buyer

Nice fit

I love it. . can be very hot though at times. But way better then cold :)

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 24, 2025

Brian W.

Verified Buyer

Fit great and warm.

Fit great and warm.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 22, 2025

Jason B.

Verified Buyer

awesome for the late season

awesome for the late season

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 20, 2025

Jenny S.

Verified Buyer

Very warm not bulky

Very warm not bulky

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 16, 2025

Cheri V.

Verified Buyer

I bought this for my

I bought this for my daughter’s boyfriend for Christmas. He loves it!

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 12, 2025

Ben C.

Verified Buyer

Keeps you warm

The heavyweight balaclava keeps you warm and the wind off of your face.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 7, 2025

Phylicia P.

Verified Buyer

The warmest!

Love this full face mask! It has taken the chill out of the wind when I have to go shovel on the wind.

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Jan 6, 2025

Alex A.

Verified Buyer

Good piece

Solid and exactly what you expect it to be. Not too much not to little

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 28, 2024

Chris C.

Verified Buyer

Great

Awesome

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas C.

Verified Buyer

Must have gear

This is very well made and fits great. For them extremely cold days it’s a must have peace of gear.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 26, 2024

Benny R.

Verified Buyer

True to size

Fits perfect pretty warm

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 22, 2024

Nick S.

Verified Buyer

Nice and warm.

Nice and warm.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs big

Dec 21, 2024

Mitchell S.

Verified Buyer

Face mask

Fit great and is warm

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 17, 2024

Aaron D.

Verified Buyer

Good

Super comfortable and warm

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Dec 17, 2024

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